Home School Programs

Abeka Or Seton - Which of These Religious Home School Programs Do You Prefer?

More parents are considering the option of home schooling because of concerns about the education their children are receiving in either public or private schools. As time goes on home school programs are becoming a more attractive option. There are different ways of home schooling and the option you select will determine the curriculum.

A lot of the parents that consider home schooling check into home school programs that practice more of a spiritual curriculum. There are several home school programs that are founded in religion, however the two most sought after are Abeka and Seton. Developed by Dr. Anne Carroll in 1980, The Seton home school program is a extremely popular form of Catholic home schooling.

Private School

Why Private School?

A basic choice that many parents struggle with is that of public vs. private school. If you do decide to pursue private schooling for your child, start the research process early. Admission to private schools can be competitive, and finding a school that is a perfect fit for your child where he or she will be also be accepted, may take some time.

Private schools can be more academically rigorous than public schools, and private school students may have to meet more criteria to keep up their grade point averages. According to The Condition of Education 2001, from the National Center for Education Statistics, Private high schools typically have more demanding graduation requirements than do public high schools.